As we continue to enjoy the glorious summer weather, more and more of us will be planning to fire up the barbecue in order to cook a delicious feast for family and friends.
However, if your barbecue has seen better days after spending the winter months rusting in the corner of your garden, you will be on the hunt for a new and improved cooking appliance that is guaranteed to wow your guests, with all of the best features that will make your meal unforgettable. We have taken a look at some of the types of barbecue that you can choose from, which you can select according to your cooking ability, budget and preference of fuel.
An oldie but a goodie! This has been the most popular type of barbecue for many years, offering a unique taste to your food that is synonymous with summer get-togethers. Most designs are easy to move around, so that you can place it in the best place according to the breeze, which may hinder your flame size and therefore cooking time. They are generally easy to use, although some do struggle to get it lit. Providing that you leave plenty of time to get the embers burning and use a quality charcoal, you are sure to end up with excellent results that will have people salivating in anticipation!
If you want to guarantee food that is consistently cooked and an appliance that is easy to use, an electric barbecue might be for you. You will save yourself ample preparation time, as it will heat up instantly and not be reliant on the quality of flames, with digital controls that will help you to adjust the heat to whatever you are cooking. The downside is that you will need to place your barbecue near a power source, which may restrict you depending on the size of your garden. You may also miss the distinctive charcoal taste that a traditional barbecue will offer, however, to many people this will be a blessing.
In the same way as an electric barbecue, a gas version will allow you to cut out any flame preparation time, with quick ignition burners that will be consistent and efficient. They will be fully portable to place wherever you choose around your garden, although you will need to take into account the gas bottle that will be required to fuel it. A built-in thermometer will enable you to control how well done your food is and the barbecue will usually be easy to clean and will be able to burn off any food residue with ease.
If you’re not really into traditional barbecue food, consider investing in a pizza oven instead. They are wonderfully versatile and will give you the option to cook fish, meat and vegetables as well as pizzas, perfect for offering something to everyone at your gathering. They are usually ready to start cooking within 15 minutes and are very fuel efficient. Perfect for creating delicious meals to enjoy in the garden this summer.
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